MaxDiesel Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 23 minutes ago, Richard Bernau said: The filter invoice will (I think) be in the records somewhere. It was recommended by @MaxDiesel who created the box that translates the MAF signal to Motronic. I washed it and cleaned the MAF hot film sensor before selling to Alex as it was dirty and causing the car to occasionally cut out. That seemed to fix things. Any filter that is roughly the same size/shape will work though. The air filter is a K&N E-1987: https://www.knfilters.co.uk/air-filters/e-1987-replacement-air-filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, MaxDiesel said: The air filter is a K&N E-1987: https://www.knfilters.co.uk/air-filters/e-1987-replacement-air-filter Thanks @MaxDiesel. Brill 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Ordered a new K&N filter. Ordered a couple of pipes that hook onto the idle speed adjuster (look perished). Ordered new spark plugs. Ordering a dizzy cap, rotor arm, fuel filter. Guessing starting with a decent base of new service parts is a good way to go when I take it for service. Contis arrived, got them fitted on the rims and fitted back up to the car. Like contis. Took the spark plugs out. Black with soot. Running very rich I’d guess. Also idling a bit fast. Vacuum leak? Dirty air filter? Dirty fuel filter? Gotta love those wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bernau Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 👍 Wheels looking ok. If you need the colour, its Shirish's Ford Capri Solar Gold over new anodising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, Richard Bernau said: 👍 Wheels looking ok. If you need the colour, its Shirish's Ford Capri Solar Gold over new anodising. Thanks Richard. Up close, the gold paint has kind of cracked like a mosaic all over the painted surface. I honestly thought it was a wrap. Tyre fitter who mounted the conti's is a part time sprayer and he confirmed it was paint still. Didn't take a photo. Was it like that when you had it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Twinzig Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Gents, do you want me to make an addition to the thread title to reflect BB’s stewardship of the beast? VT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Von Twinzig said: Gents, do you want me to make an addition to the thread title to reflect BB’s stewardship of the beast? VT Sure VT if Richard is OK with that. I did think of starting a new thread but thought really, this car belongs on this thread. As a reference for me as much as anyone interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bernau Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 I have no dog in the fight, so change whatever you like on the thread. Wheel paint sounds odd - don't recall that. Its clear coat over the gold. I imagine its heat and its the clear that has crazed. If you masked it off you could sand back and re clear. Probably. Just don't let a wheel restorer skim them or you lose the anodising, which was done at vast effort and expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Twinzig Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Busybee said: Sure VT if Richard is OK with that. I did think of starting a new thread but thought really, this car belongs on this thread. As a reference for me as much as anyone interested. Thoughts on the updated thread title? VT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Von Twinzig said: Thoughts on the updated thread title? VT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Thanks @Von Twinzig. Alright by me 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 On 7/11/2019 at 10:41 AM, Richard Bernau said: I have no dog in the fight, so change whatever you like on the thread. Wheel paint sounds odd - don't recall that. Its clear coat over the gold. I imagine its heat and its the clear that has crazed. If you masked it off you could sand back and re clear. Probably. Just don't let a wheel restorer skim them or you lose the anodising, which was done at vast effort and expense. Will do. Not offending me. Looks kinda cool actually. Mosaic crazed centres on wide Fuchs. Another original feature. Tyres should be sorted Tuesday Service on Wednesday. Cant wait. This weekend not driving it because of tyres is killing me. Lol Hell of a machine. Your 930 must be phenomenal Richard. You should bring it to wales on 5/6th August. Love to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bernau Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 I am in Greece early August unfortunately so no driving fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 38 minutes ago, Richard Bernau said: I am in Greece early August unfortunately so no driving fun. Greece or Wales. Tough call. 😜 Have a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Thinking of getting a new sun strip fitted. Mrs loves Daisy 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mean in green Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Ha! God, I’d forgotten all about 70s sun strips. A neighbour had one in green with white number plate letters on his metallic brown Mk I Escort, complete with lifted rear suspension and red fog light on the diff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 13 minutes ago, mean in green said: Ha! God, I’d forgotten all about 70s sun strips. A neighbour had one in green with white number plate letters on his metallic brown Mk I Escort, complete with lifted rear suspension and red fog light on the diff! No proper sun visors so a sun strip it is. RB had engineered a sort of rotating sun visor mind. Works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamTompkins Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 On 7/16/2019 at 6:23 PM, GrahamTompkins said: Awesome giggs 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Took Daisy in for a service today. Dave Griffiths Racing in Shrewsbury. Nice bunch. Father and son team. Dad worked extensively on race engines and is taking it a little easier these days. His son Ben is now the chief mech there. Had a good look at the car. A couple of problems; 1. Air leak from 964 plenum into the cylinders. Sprayed a bit of something around the base of the legs of the plenum at the cylinders and it sucked it in and spluttered. They think either the gaskets are knackered (if used) or the plastic blocks the plenum legs sit on are cracked. When fixed, should fix the slightly high idle and ensure all air is coming through the filter and through the plenum. 2. Driveshafts. Bit of play on both. Nearside worse. With the gearbox ends held tight, the wheel moves a little back and forth. Going to remove both and check to see what’s worn. Any ideas? 3. Brake pad wear indicators cut off. Need reinstating. Said I could leave it there and they’ll take the intake and shafts off to inspect and advise what needs doing. Last thing I want is a driveshaft letting go and whipping around under the car at speed. So I was quite happy to leave with them and see what needs doing. They offered to drive me home. Hour and three quarters each way! That’s service. Interesting chap Dave Griffiths. Worked with Richard Atwood, Derek Bell and others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 27 minutes ago, Busybee said: 3. Brake pad wear indicators cut off. Need reinstating. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, Dr Rock said: Why? The pad wear light comes on intermittently in the car. Worth having right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 47 minutes ago, Busybee said: The pad wear light comes on intermittently in the car. Worth having right? Bypass pad sensors , lots of us have done it , you can then run any pad you want even if it doesn’t have the recesses for the sensors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 49 minutes ago, Busybee said: The pad wear light comes on intermittently in the car. Worth having right? I’ve done without for several years now, easy to check material, if needed. Wondered how badly serviced/inspected a car would need to be, to require pad depth sensors before every 12 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Brake pad wear sensors, what brake pad wear sensors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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